Testosterone Suspension is one of the most powerful anabolic steroids ever created. Testosterone Suspension
is simply raw testosterone. There is no ester attached, meaning every
last milligram of the contained solution is the pure testosterone
hormone. This makes Testosterone Suspension tremendously fast acting. In
fact, the rapid action of this compound will produce testosterone
benefits faster than any standard testosterone compound.

For all intense purposes Testosterone Suspension is the oldest anabolic steroid on the market first appearing in the 1930’s. While Testosterone Propionate
was the first commonly produced commercial testosterone compound it was
actually created after the suspension version. Testosterone Suspension
has also enjoyed an enormous amount of popularity in medical circles for
the treatment of androgen
deficiencies among many other uses. However, in the modern age its
therapeutic use has been somewhat limited. This is largely due to ester
base testosterones now dominating the market leaving most Testosterone Suspension to be found in performance enhancement circles.

While Testosterone Suspension is popular among some performance
enhancing athletes it is still not as common as more traditional forms
in Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate, Testosterone Propionate and specific blends like Sustanon 250.
However, it is often well appreciated by some athletes who are looking
for rapid and pronounced gains in size. It is also commonly used to help
an athlete break through a sticking point.

Although Testosterone Suspension can be valuable to many athletes,
many will shy away due to injection pain commonly associated with this
compound. The administration of anabolicsteroids
should not hurt, but we can make a possible exception with Testosterone
Suspension. Many find it extremely difficult to move the arm or leg
that has been injected due to the pain this compound can cause, Many
also find they have a hard time controlling side effects with this
anabolic steroid,
especially those of an estrogenic nature. Testosterone is simply
testosterone regardless of an ester being attached or not. This does not
change the hormones mode of action in any way. However, the rapid
nature of Testosterone Suspension does appear to make it difficult for
some to control the estrogenic effects.

Testosterone Suspension Functions & Traits:

Testosterone Suspension is a pure ester free synthetic testosterone
compound that is normally suspended in water. Most injectable anabolic
steroids are suspended in oil and oil based Suspension can be found but
water base is far more common. As there is no ester attached to
Testosterone Suspension, this means there is no ester to take up any
mass in the compound, thereby increasing its potency on a per milligram
basis. When we examine an anabolic steroid on the basis of its
concentrated potency, we commonly have to take into consideration the
mass of the ester. For example, Testosterone Propionate will carry more
active testosterone on a per milligram basis than Testosterone Cypionate
due to the Cypionate ester taking up more mass in the compound than the
Propionate ester. This is why you will commonly see Propionate doses to
be a little lower than Cypionate doses. But with Testosterone
Suspension, as there’s no ester there’s no interference with the
concentration. The following chart should help you understand this
principle:

Compound

Dosing

Active Testosterone

Testosterone Suspension

100mg

100mg per 100mg

Testosterone Propionate

100mg

83.72mg per 100mg

Testosterone Cypionate

100mg

69.90mg per 100mg

As a pure testosterone compound Testosterone Suspension like all
testosterone compounds carries an anabolic rating of 100 and an androgenic
rating of 100 as well. It is this rating system, that of testosterone
which all ratings of all anabolic steroids are measured. While carrying a
100 rating in both categories on a structural basis, its translating
functional nature matches up perfectly. This is important as it’s not
always the case with all anabolic steroids. For example, the anabolic
steroid Halotestin
(Fluoxymesterone) carries a massive anabolic rating of 1,900 but
displays almost no anabolic effects. Then there are steroids like Deca Durabolin (Nandrolone Decanoate)
that carries an androgenic rating of only 37 but commonly results in
androgenic characteristics far beyond what its rating implies. This
discrepancy issue does not exist with Testosterone Suspension. The
hormone will be powerfully anabolic and androgenic just as its ratings
imply.

As a raw testosterone this makes Testosterone Suspension suitable for treating androgen deficiencies like low testosterone.
It will not do a better job than other testosterone compounds and can
actually be a little annoying on the basis of frequent injection;
however, it can improve related low level symptoms faster than any other
testosterone form. If you’re wondering how Testosterone Suspension can
fix low testosterone it’s really rather simple. Testosterone represents
the primary male androgen and is essential to our health and wellbeing.
Women also need testosterone and essentially so but not near the amount
of their male counterparts. Regardless, man or woman when testosterone levels
fall the only thing that will remedy the problem is testosterone, and
that’s exactly what Testosterone Suspension is. This is not to say women
should use this anabolic steroid to treat this condition, in fact they
should not due to strong virilization effects. There are other
testosterone compounds that will be far easier for women to control.

If you suffer from low testosterone, the condition can come with
numerous symptoms. Normally the individual will only display a few
symptoms, normally 2-3 but if ignored symptoms will commonly begin to
slowly mount up. They will not be life threatening but they can severely
diminish your overall quality of life. Further, if continually ignored
this very unhealthy condition can contribute to numerous far more
serious conditions in a somewhat of a gateway capacity. Common symptoms
of low testosterone include.

Loss of Libido (can refer to partial or total loss)

Erectile Dysfunction (inability to maintain or obtain and erection)

Loss of Muscle Mass (despite diet & exercise)

Loss of Strength (despite diet & exercise)

Increased Body Fat (despite diet & exercise)

Loss of Mental Clarity

Decreased Ability to Focus

Lethargy

Insomnia

Irritability

Decreased Energy

Depression

Weakened Immune System

If the condition is ignored, low testosterone can aid in the promotion of the following conditions:

Although it can be used to treat low testosterone, Testosterone
Suspension is rarely used for that purpose any longer, especially in the
U.S. However, some doctors will initiate therapy with this version on a
specific patient-by-patient basis.

Treating low testosterone represents the primary general functioning
trait of Testosterone Suspension but it is the traits and functions
provided by high levels of the hormone that are of a particular interest
to most. Here we’re referring to supraphysiological doses of
testosterone. Here we are referring to performance enhancement. With
supraphysiological doses the individual will notice improvements in all
the areas of his life that improved for a low level patient. However,
high levels of testosterone will provide enhancements in five key areas
of performance and represent five primary anabolic steroid traits. By
supplementing with supraphysiological doses of Testosterone Suspension,
the following can be obtained:

[1] Enhanced Protein Synthesis:

Protein is the building block of muscle and synthesis refers to the
rate by which cells build proteins. With this enhancement the anabolic
atmosphere is enhanced, recovery is improved and more progress is made.

[2] Enhanced Nitrogen Retention:

All lean muscle tissue is comprised of approximately 16% nitrogen.
When nitrogen levels fall this can lead to a catabolic (muscle wasting)
state. Conversely, the more nitrogen we retain the greater our anabolic
atmosphere remains. This can be invaluable not only in periods of growth
but preservation as well.

[3] Increased Red Blood Cell Count:

Red blood cells carry oxygen to and through the blood. An increased
red blood cell count results in greater blood oxygenation in turn
resulting in enhanced muscular endurance. It will also play an intrinsic
role in recovery.

Insulin-Like
Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) is a powerful protein based hormone naturally
produced by all human beings that is closely tied to another naturally
produced hormone in Human Growth Hormone (HGH).
IGF-1 is extremely anabolic, imperative to recovery, repair and
physical rejuvenation and affects nearly every last cell in the human
body. It’s not too hard to see how increased levels of IGF-1 would
benefit the individual.

[5] Inhibition of Glucocorticoid Hormones:

Glucocorticoids are in many ways the exact opposite of anabolic
steroids. These hormones often referred to as stress hormones are
essential to our health but in very minimal amounts. These hormones can
destroy muscle tissue and promote fat gain. The most well known
glucocorticoid is cortisol. High testosterone levels, such as through Testosterone Suspension will ensure glucocorticoid hormones do not become dominant in the body.

Effects of Testosterone Suspension:

In a performance capacity the effects of Testosterone
Suspension will be most commonly associated with periods of off-season
growth. The testosterone hormone has the ability to pack raw size on an
individual’s frame better than any hormone on earth and this one will do
it rapidly. High levels of testosterone can also make it easier to
control fat gain that often comes with off-season growth. True growth
does require excess calories but the key to successful growth is
minimizing the fat gain as much as possible. High testosterone levels
will stimulate the metabolic rate enabling you to make better use of
your calories but there’s in this case a catch. Testosterone Suspension
tends to promote a lot of fast acting estrogenic activity and this can
promote fat gain. Can it be controlled? Absolutely and if it couldn’t no
competitive bodybuilder would use it during his contest prep time but
it is a factor you need to be aware of.

The use of exogenous testosterone most certainly has its place in a
cutting cycle. High testosterone levels are invaluable when it comes to
protecting lean muscle mass during a necessary caloric restriction.
Remember, you must burn more calories than you consume when dieting in
order to lose body fat. If not, even if your diet is generally comprised
of healthy foods and you exercise all day you won’t lose fat. This
necessary caloric restriction puts our lean muscle mass at risk. The key
to a successful diet is minimizing this lean tissue loss while losing
body fat. High testosterone levels are a perfect way to achieve this end
but without an anabolic protectant lean tissue loss will occur.

Unfortunately, while testosterone is a great protectant Testosterone
Suspension is not the best choice in cutting plans for many men. This
steroid’s high level of aromatase
activity can make water retention difficult to control for some and the
bloating associated is often not what you want when cutting. However,
this can all be controlled and it’s not all that uncommon to find
Testosterone Suspension in competitive bodybuilding contest cycles,
which themselves are periods of often severe dieting. Such a period of
use can help create a much fuller look but should not be attempted
unless you really know how to control the hormone and overall water
retention.

Because of the fast acting nature of Testosterone Suspension many
find it to be one of the best plateau busters out there. At any given
point in a cycle the progress will normally come to a halt. We’re
largely referring to mass gaining cycles. At this stage something must
change in order for progress to return. This could be your diet,
training or hormone plan and it could be all three. Introducing
Testosterone Suspension into your plan when you hit a wall is the
perfect way to break through that wall and with force. Normally 3-4
weeks of use will see tremendous progress made. However, this is not a
practice that will be undertaken by most anabolic steroid users
but rather one that’s normally reserved for more hardcore circles.
We’re referring to truly advanced steroid users who are much larger risk
takers.

The final effects of Testosterone Suspension that are of notable
worth include enhancing muscular endurance and improving the rate of
recovery. Regardless of the cycle’s purpose or the individual in
question, these are the two most valuable effects. You do not tire out
as fast, you can do more work and you recover more efficiently. Recovery
is important because this is where progress is made. Progress isn’t
actually made in the gym, training actually breaks muscle down but
recovery is where progress occurs. This makes Testosterone Suspension a
suitable choice for many performance athletes, especially when we
consider its short detection time. Testosterone Suspension can only be
detected for 48 hours at most making it very popular in some tested
athlete circles.

Side Effects of Testosterone Suspension:

There are possible side effects of Testosterone Suspension use;
however, keep in mind it’s just testosterone, a hormone your body is
well accustomed to. For the low testosterone patient, the probability of
incurring side effects of Testosterone Suspension use will be the
lowest. In this case the individual is simply replacing what he is
lacking and nothing more. However, side effects are still possible and
must be taken into consideration. For the performance enhancing athlete,
the side effects of Testosterone Suspension will greatly increase in
probability. Such an individual will be increasing his total
testosterone levels above and beyond what the human body could ever
naturally produce. However, while there is an increased probability it
is very possible to control the side effects of Testosterone Suspension.
But due to the rapid nature of the compound some will have a more
difficult time controlling testosterone related side effects with this
version than the more popular testosterone compounds. In order to help
you understand the possible side effects of Testosterone Suspension we
have broken them down into their separate categories along with all the
information you’ll need.

[1] Estrogenic:

The primary possible side effects of Testosterone Suspension will
surround the hormone’s estrogenic activity. The testosterone hormone has
the ability to convert to estrogen
through the aromatase process. This is due to its interaction with the
aromatase enzyme. As estrogen levels increase this can lead to gynecomastia
and excess water retention. Severe excess water retention can also
promote high blood pressure. Some will also find that high estrogen
levels, which are very possible with this compound can promote body fat
gain.

Due to the estrogenic nature of Testosterone Suspension anti-estrogen
medications are commonly recommended. You have two choices in classes of
anti-estrogens, Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERM’s) like Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) and Aromatase Inhibitors (AI’s) like Arimidex (Anastrozole).
SERM’s provide protection by binding to the estrogen receptor, thereby
preventing the estrogen hormone from binding in an active manner. AI’s
will function by inhibiting the aromatase process and will actually
lower total estrogen levels in the body. AI’s are by far the most
effective way to prevent the estrogenic side effects of Testosterone
Suspension.

While AI’s are the most effective, they can also have a negative impact
on cholesterol. We’ll go over this more in the cardiovascular section.
SERM’s while not as effective appear to have a positive impact on
cholesterol. Although anti-estrogenic, SERM’s actually act as estrogen
on the liver promoting healthier cholesterol levels. SERM’s should be
your first choice any time an anti-estrogen is needed; however, they
won’t always be enough.

[2] Androgenic:

The side effects of Testosterone Suspension can include those of an
androgenic nature. The androgenic side effects of Testosterone
Suspension include acne, accelerated hair loss in those predisposed to
male pattern baldness and body hair growth. Such effects are highly
dependent on genetic predispositions but can prove problematic in some
individuals.

The androgenic side effects of Testosterone Suspension are due to the
hormone being metabolized by the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, which in turn
reduces the testosterone hormone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This can
be combated by the use of a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor like Finasteride.
Such related inhibitors will not completely reduce the androgenicity of
testosterone but will have a significant effect. If the androgenic side
effects of Testosterone Suspension prove to be problematic, such an
inhibitor may be worth consideration.

[3] Cardiovascular:

The cardiovascular related side effects of Testosterone Suspension
can include high blood pressure as well as cholesterol issues. The issue
of high blood pressure will most commonly be tied to water retention,
which can be controlled with the use of an anti-estrogen. It’s also
important to keep your diet clean and well planned. Overeating will
cause you to hold water, especially excess carbohydrates on a regular
basis. With the inclusion of exogenous testosterone this problem can be
exasperated. Control your diet and control water retention and you will
largely control blood pressure.

The testosterone hormone also has the ability to negatively affect
cholesterol, especially HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) in
suppressing/reducing HDL levels. Alone testosterone does not appear to
have a strong affect. Higher doses will often promote more HDL
suppression but it should still be controllable. As mentioned, AI’s can
also negatively affect cholesterol, but alone they do not appear to have
a strong affect. However, when the use of an AI and exogenous
testosterone are coupled together, this appears to create a much
stronger suppression in HDL cholesterol. This can also have a negative
affect on LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) as HDL cholesterol largely
regulates LDL cholesterol.

Due to the possible issues surrounding cholesterol, a cholesterol
friendly lifestyle will be very important. A healthy lifestyle should
include a cholesterol friendly diet rich in omega fatty acids, low in
saturated fats and very limited in simple sugars. It should also include
plenty of regular cardiovascular activity. This not only applies to
periods of dieting but off-season growth phases as well. Do not be
afraid to incorporate cardiovascular training when bulking. It will
actually help you make better, cleaner gains. True, you may not gain as
much weight, but remember weight is meaningless, lean tissue is all that
matters and is the only weight you want.

[4] Testosterone:

The use of Testosterone Suspension will suppress natural testosterone
production. It does not matter who you are or why you’re using it,
natural testosterone production will be severely suppressed. For the low
testosterone patient, this is of no concern. Such an individual isn’t
producing enough testosterone to begin with. For the performance
athlete, during supplementation there is also no concern as the
exogenous testosterone will be providing all the testosterone you need.

Once use is discontinued, this is where a concern may arise. Once you
discontinue use, natural testosterone production will begin again but it
will be at a very minimal state. It will continue to build over time
but it will take an enormous amount of time for your natural levels to
reach their normal state. For this reason, most men are strongly
encouraged to implement a Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) plan after the
discontinuation of their anabolic steroid cycle.
This will greatly speed up the recovery process. It will not return you
to normal on its own but it will ensure you have enough testosterone
for proper bodily function while your levels continue to naturally rise.
This will also greatly protect your hard earned muscle tissue. With a
low level of testosterone for an extended period of time glucocorticoids
will become dominant and destroy your lean tissue. If you’re going to
be off cycle for a decent length of time there is no logical reason for
forgoing a PCT plan.

Important notes on natural testosterone recovery; natural recovery
assumes there was no prior existing low testosterone condition. A low
level patient, while his levels will be proper while using testosterone
will bottom out again without it. Most low level patients require
continuous therapy. Natural recovery also assumes no severe damage was
done to the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Testicular-Axis (HPTA) through
improper steroidal supplementation practices.

[5] Hepatotoxicity:

Testosterone Suspension is not hepatotoxic and cannot cause any stress or damage to the liver.

Testosterone Suspension Administration:

In a therapeutic setting, standard Testosterone Suspension doses will
fall in the 25-50mg per injection range. Normally a dose of 25-50mg
will be administered 2-3 times per week. In a performance capacity,
Testosterone Suspension doses will most commonly fall in the 50-100mg
per injection range on an every other day to daily basis. Some will even
choose to split their total daily dosing into two smaller daily
injections but there’s really no benefit in this protocol with the total
active half-life of the compound being around 24 hours. Higher doses
can be used, 200mg every other day to even daily are not unheard of, but
very few men will ever need more than 100mg every day. Always remember
the more you use the greater the potential for adverse effects. Further,
many will be including a standard ester base testosterone like
Cypionate or Enanthate in their cycle and will only be using Suspension for short periods of time.

You can use Testosterone Suspension for an entire cycle, but many
find 4-6 week burst of the hormone as part of a larger cycle to be very
beneficial. This will be especially true in kick starting a cycle or
using the compound to break through a sticking point. As for stacking,
Testosterone Suspension stacks well with any and all anabolic steroids.

Female Testosterone Suspension use has not been discussed due to its
very limited and rare use. Female athletes are strongly cautioned
against using this compound due to a high and pronounced rate of
virilization. In a clinical setting it is sometimes used to treat
specific forms of breast cancer, but this is extreme